The security threat posed by wireless networks has been a hot-button issue for years now. Are they still a prime target for hackers? Computerworld editors Preston Gralla and David Ramel take opposing sides on the issue.

No!

David says wireless security threats are overhyped and easily stopped. You have bigger things to worry about. It's now trivial to secure wireless nets, and IT pros have far more serious security concerns that they should be addressing -- while home users have little to lose even in the remote chance someone tries to breach their network. (read more)

Be safe

As part of this package, Preston explains the steps needed to sleep more soundly at night, knowing your networks are secure. Our story comes complete with an image gallery showing how to set various parameters in your router setup.

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